Gender and other factors associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work
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Resumo: | OBJECTIVE To analyze whether sociodemographic, occupational, and health-related data are associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work, according to gender. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2006, using a random sample of 2,429 workers, aged between 18 and 65 years old, from residential sub-areas in Salvador, BA, Northeastern Brazil. Questionnaires were used to obtain sociodemographic, occupational, and health-related data. Workers who reported that they worked in places where they needed to shout in order to be heard were considered to be exposed to noise. Exposed workers were asked whether they used hearing protection devices, and if so, how frequently. Analyses were conducted according to gender, with estimates made about prevalence of the use of hearing protection devices, prevalence ratios, and their respective 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Twelve percent (12.3%) of study subjects reported that they were exposed to noise while working. Prevalence of the use of hearing protection devices was 59.3% for men and 21.4% for women. Men from higher socioeconomic levels (PR = 1.47; 95%CI 1.14;1.90) and who had previous audiometric tests (PR = 1.47; 95%CI 1.15;1.88) were more likely to use hearing protection devices. For women, greater perceived safety was associated with the use of protection devices (PR = 2.92; 95%CI 1.34;6.34). This perception was specifically related to the presence of supervisors committed to safety (PR = 2.09; 95%CI 1.04;4.21), the existence of clear rules to prevent workplace injuries (PR = 2.81; 95%CI 1.41;5.59), and whether they were informed about workplace safety (PR = 2.42; 95%CI 1.23;4.76). CONCLUSIONS There is a gender bias regarding the use of hearing protection devices that is less favorable to women. The use of such devices among women is positively influenced by their perception of a safe workplace, suggesting that gender should be considered as a factor in hearing conservation programs. |
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Gender and other factors associated with the use of hearing protection devices at workGênero e fatores associados ao uso de equipamento de proteção auditiva no trabalhoDispositivos de Proteção AuditivautilizaçãoPerda Auditivaprevenção & controleRiscos OcupacionaisGênero e SaúdeEstudos TransversaisEar Protective DevicesutilizationHearing Lossprevention & controlOccupational RisksGender and HealthCross-Sectional StudiesOBJECTIVE To analyze whether sociodemographic, occupational, and health-related data are associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work, according to gender. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2006, using a random sample of 2,429 workers, aged between 18 and 65 years old, from residential sub-areas in Salvador, BA, Northeastern Brazil. Questionnaires were used to obtain sociodemographic, occupational, and health-related data. Workers who reported that they worked in places where they needed to shout in order to be heard were considered to be exposed to noise. Exposed workers were asked whether they used hearing protection devices, and if so, how frequently. Analyses were conducted according to gender, with estimates made about prevalence of the use of hearing protection devices, prevalence ratios, and their respective 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Twelve percent (12.3%) of study subjects reported that they were exposed to noise while working. Prevalence of the use of hearing protection devices was 59.3% for men and 21.4% for women. Men from higher socioeconomic levels (PR = 1.47; 95%CI 1.14;1.90) and who had previous audiometric tests (PR = 1.47; 95%CI 1.15;1.88) were more likely to use hearing protection devices. For women, greater perceived safety was associated with the use of protection devices (PR = 2.92; 95%CI 1.34;6.34). This perception was specifically related to the presence of supervisors committed to safety (PR = 2.09; 95%CI 1.04;4.21), the existence of clear rules to prevent workplace injuries (PR = 2.81; 95%CI 1.41;5.59), and whether they were informed about workplace safety (PR = 2.42; 95%CI 1.23;4.76). CONCLUSIONS There is a gender bias regarding the use of hearing protection devices that is less favorable to women. The use of such devices among women is positively influenced by their perception of a safe workplace, suggesting that gender should be considered as a factor in hearing conservation programs.OBJETIVO Analisar se dados sociodemográficos, ocupacionais e de saúde estão associados ao uso de equipamento de proteção auditiva no trabalho, segundo gênero. MÉTODOS Estudo transversal com amostra aleatória de 2.429 trabalhadores de 18 a 65 anos de subáreas de base domiciliar em Salvador, BA, no ano de 2006. Foram aplicados questionários para obtenção de dados sociodemográficos, ocupacionais e de saúde. Foram considerados expostos ao ruído aqueles que relataram trabalhar em local onde era necessário gritar para ser ouvido. Os trabalhadores expostos foram questionados sobre uso e regularidade do uso de equipamento de proteção auditiva. A análise foi conduzida por gênero, estimando-se a prevalência do uso do equipamento de proteção auditiva, razões de prevalência e os respectivos intervalos de 95% de confiança. RESULTADOS Entre os participantes do estudo, 12,3% referiram trabalhar expostos ao ruído. A prevalência do uso do equipamento de proteção auditiva foi 59,3% e 21,4%, para homens e mulheres, respectivamente. Entre os homens, maior nível socioeconômico (RP = 1,47; IC95% 1,14;1,90) e ter realizado audiometria (RP = 1,47; IC95% 1,15;1,88) foram fatores associados ao uso do equipamento. Entre as mulheres, a percepção de maior segurança associou-se ao uso do equipamento (RP = 2,92; IC95% 1,34;6,34). Essa percepção deveu-se, especialmente, à presença de supervisores comprometidos com a segurança (RP = 2,09; IC95% 1,04;4,21), à existência de regras claras para evitar acidentes de trabalho (RP = 2,81; IC95% 1,41;5,59) e ao recebimento de informações sobre segurança no trabalho (RP = 2,42; IC95% 1,23;4,76). CONCLUSÕES Há um viés de gênero em relação ao uso do equipamento de proteção auditiva menos favorável às mulheres em comparação com os homens. O uso do equipamento entre mulheres é influenciado positivamente pela percepção de um ambiente de trabalho seguro, sugerindo que o gênero precisa ser considerado nos programas de conservação auditiva.Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Saúde Pública2015-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/13044510.1590/S0034-8910.2015049005708Revista de Saúde Pública; Vol. 49 (2015); 76Revista de Saúde Pública; Vol. 49 (2015); 76Revista de Saúde Pública; v. 49 (2015); 761518-87870034-8910reponame:Revista de Saúde Públicainstname:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)instacron:USPengporhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/130445/126848https://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/130445/126849Copyright (c) 2017 Revista de Saúde Públicainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMeira, Tatiane CostaSantana, Vilma SousaFerrite, Silvia2017-09-27T11:03:35Zoai:revistas.usp.br:article/130445Revistahttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/indexONGhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/oairevsp@org.usp.br||revsp1@usp.br1518-87870034-8910opendoar:2017-09-27T11:03:35Revista de Saúde Pública - Universidade de São Paulo (USP)false |
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Gender and other factors associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work Gênero e fatores associados ao uso de equipamento de proteção auditiva no trabalho |
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Gender and other factors associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work |
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Gender and other factors associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work Meira, Tatiane Costa Dispositivos de Proteção Auditiva utilização Perda Auditiva prevenção & controle Riscos Ocupacionais Gênero e Saúde Estudos Transversais Ear Protective Devices utilization Hearing Loss prevention & control Occupational Risks Gender and Health Cross-Sectional Studies |
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Gender and other factors associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work |
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Gender and other factors associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work |
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Gender and other factors associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work |
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Gender and other factors associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work |
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Meira, Tatiane Costa |
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Meira, Tatiane Costa Santana, Vilma Sousa Ferrite, Silvia |
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Santana, Vilma Sousa Ferrite, Silvia |
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Meira, Tatiane Costa Santana, Vilma Sousa Ferrite, Silvia |
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Dispositivos de Proteção Auditiva utilização Perda Auditiva prevenção & controle Riscos Ocupacionais Gênero e Saúde Estudos Transversais Ear Protective Devices utilization Hearing Loss prevention & control Occupational Risks Gender and Health Cross-Sectional Studies |
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Dispositivos de Proteção Auditiva utilização Perda Auditiva prevenção & controle Riscos Ocupacionais Gênero e Saúde Estudos Transversais Ear Protective Devices utilization Hearing Loss prevention & control Occupational Risks Gender and Health Cross-Sectional Studies |
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OBJECTIVE To analyze whether sociodemographic, occupational, and health-related data are associated with the use of hearing protection devices at work, according to gender. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2006, using a random sample of 2,429 workers, aged between 18 and 65 years old, from residential sub-areas in Salvador, BA, Northeastern Brazil. Questionnaires were used to obtain sociodemographic, occupational, and health-related data. Workers who reported that they worked in places where they needed to shout in order to be heard were considered to be exposed to noise. Exposed workers were asked whether they used hearing protection devices, and if so, how frequently. Analyses were conducted according to gender, with estimates made about prevalence of the use of hearing protection devices, prevalence ratios, and their respective 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Twelve percent (12.3%) of study subjects reported that they were exposed to noise while working. Prevalence of the use of hearing protection devices was 59.3% for men and 21.4% for women. Men from higher socioeconomic levels (PR = 1.47; 95%CI 1.14;1.90) and who had previous audiometric tests (PR = 1.47; 95%CI 1.15;1.88) were more likely to use hearing protection devices. For women, greater perceived safety was associated with the use of protection devices (PR = 2.92; 95%CI 1.34;6.34). This perception was specifically related to the presence of supervisors committed to safety (PR = 2.09; 95%CI 1.04;4.21), the existence of clear rules to prevent workplace injuries (PR = 2.81; 95%CI 1.41;5.59), and whether they were informed about workplace safety (PR = 2.42; 95%CI 1.23;4.76). CONCLUSIONS There is a gender bias regarding the use of hearing protection devices that is less favorable to women. The use of such devices among women is positively influenced by their perception of a safe workplace, suggesting that gender should be considered as a factor in hearing conservation programs. |
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